Orion742 Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 20 hours ago, johnjniehaus said: I don't think the long term plan was to allow Vortex site to sit this long. For example whatever plans they had were probably totally changed by the pandemic and the TTD accident that forced millions to be spent on Cedar Point and I'm sure they are liable in whatever lawsuits were filed against them as well. However, I really do hope they can put a bandaid on Invertigo and congo falls until they are in the position to replace them. Actually if they were to be forced to remove them, I'd prefer to see the new coaster be put in their spot immediately. (I've actually gotten kind of use to seeing the empty field in the back of Coney mall and if they've waited this long, they can tear down and build a replacement for Invertigo and congo before addressing The Vortex plot. Besides the drones are a nice touch to the fireworks and the launch pad for them is in The Vortex station area currently) All I'm saying is if Invertigo and congo lifespan can't be prolonged I would prefer that they are immediately replaced instead of them filling an area in the back of the park first and leaving us with a new vacant location right in the front of the park where everyone coming in with be welcomed with a big plot of nothing I 100% agree. The area has already been empty for so long I wouldn’t mind waiting longer. I would rather see a new coaster go to Action Zone along with a retheme of the area. Maybe theme it to like Haunted Hill or something. Banshee and Bat already fit that theme. Drop Tower and Delirium could easily be re themed with the area as well. They could also get a package deal with Zamperla and get a Lighting Launch with a NebulaZ in the area. This would all happen with the removal of Invertigo and Congo Falls. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlentless Posted August 30, 2023 Share Posted August 30, 2023 I've said this before but the last thing I want to see is two empty lots to stare at for a few years in AZ like we have in The Vortex spot. Hopefully they both can be replaced as a planned project to fully update the AZ area. I have been happy with the Adventure Port updates this year and Camp Snoopy next year. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rivertown Rider Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 I would love to see them keep Congo even if they got rid of Invertigo. If they could get creative with the land around the area they could potentially put something like Copperhead Strike. Regardless Action Zone needs a lot of love. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodVengeance Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 29 minutes ago, Rivertown Rider said: I would love to see them keep Congo even if they got rid of Invertigo. If they could get creative with the land around the area they could potentially put something like Copperhead Strike. Regardless Action Zone needs a lot of love. It seems possible to just take out Invertigo and have an out-and-back style coaster that utilizes the land between Action Zone and the parking lot. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Congo falls is a bit long in the tooth. They should remove it and start fresh with a ground up flume ride in The Vortex plot. Name it Kenton’s Cove Keelboat Canal and have it tie into Rivertown. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion742 Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 8/30/2023 at 10:38 PM, WoodVengeance said: It seems possible to just take out Invertigo and have an out-and-back style coaster that utilizes the land between Action Zone and the parking lot. Invertigo or any other attraction’s closure might be announced on September 27th if they decide to close anything. Firehawk and Vortex closures were both announced September 27th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KI Guy Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 On 8/30/2023 at 11:05 PM, Tr0y said: Congo falls is a bit long in the tooth. They should remove it and start fresh with a ground up flume ride in The Vortex plot. Name it Kenton’s Cove Keelboat Canal and have it tie into Rivertown. That's a good idea, but it would be even better to do this without removing Congo Falls. Four water rides is not too many, (It wasn't when the old KCKC was around anyway), and Congo is quite a distance from The Vortex plot so there's probably room for both. They could put the new KCKC about where the old one was if they just take down the ugly, tan box. A somewhat smaller Swan Lake (2.0) could be a nice move for this land as well since it would be visible from a lot of midway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 I still think they should rip out the Crypt building and build a new boat ride along the tree line next to Diamondback’s second hill: 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BeeastFarmer Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 1 hour ago, SonofBaconator said: I still think they should rip out the Crypt building and build a new boat ride along the tree line next to Diamondback’s second hill: Better watch out, your idea could be presented on John Mattress's segment, "Don't Waste Your Money!" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 2 hours ago, BeeastFarmer said: Better watch out, your idea could be presented on John Mattress's segment, "Don't Waste Your Money!" I’d be 2 for 2 then! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdubbs727 Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 I think a big key to whatever they do with Invertigo and Congo Falls is whatever their long-term plan is for Action Zone. The area needs a retheme desperately; it's a holdover from the Paramount days that just feels like a hodgepodge. But I also think a huge key to THAT is whatever ends up happening with Timberwolf. It looked last year like there was still life left there; this year, it's kind of back to a ghost down except for random Christian music festivals and sporadic concerts. If they keep Timberwolf, I think they need to find some way to turn it into a destination, one that possibly offers more for people who aren't at the park. In that case, tear out Invertigo and Congo Falls, change it so that those are outside-of-the-park areas and make it a nice Timberwolf entry plaza, perhaps with a nice sit-down restaurant and bar. If Timberwolf stays, I think Action Zone should get a refresh, and part of that means pulling out Congo Falls and Invertigo which, IMO, just look ramshackle and off the shelf. I don't really care if they put another coaster there -- I'm 44 and starting to hit the age where I appreciate more than a good coaster --- but I wouldn't be opposed. But overall, just something to make that area of the park more of a destination -- right now there's Delirium and Banshee, and I could get behind a retheme that makes it a bit of a spookier-themed area of the park (maybe close Boo Blasters and do a new dark ride on the CF/Invertigo plot). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted September 27, 2023 Share Posted September 27, 2023 This is what I think the land would look like vacant. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shawn Meyer Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 Has Congo falls been running so far in 2024? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 1 minute ago, Shawn Meyer said: Has Congo falls been running so far in 2024? I have seen running at least once or twice. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsislandfan1972 Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 I like Congo Falls but if we are talking water rides at Kings Island, I'd rather be riding White Water Canyon. No I don't want them to remove CF, however I do believe a retheming is needed, for example I think they should build an indoor section on top of Congo Falls, possibly creepy theming like Banshee & The Bat. I'd even think it would be cool if they took a page out of Mystic Timbers book and had some kind of Mysterious Creature up there. A dark area would be awesome and would draw more people to the ride, they can call it "The Mystery Of Congo Falls" but hey I'm just brainstorming ideas here! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Posted May 17 Share Posted May 17 They could always add snag the rights to a certain Gloria Estefan song, add some palm trees and call it Conga Falls. In all seriousness, I know nothing lasts forever. I love this ride, but it's role it serves in AZ that I love even more. I'd hate to see it go but when it does, I hope it is replaced by another water ride. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IndyGuy4KI Posted May 20 Share Posted May 20 On 5/17/2024 at 3:42 PM, Joshua said: I'd hate to see it go but when it does, I hope it is replaced by another water ride. Carowinds enters the chat. "Nope, nope, most definitely won't happen." 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DoomPlague Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 Yeah, I'm kind of hoping Carowinds gets that Super Flume in their passholder survey. Though I think that would be a good replacement for Congo Falls And heck, CP could use one too but Carowinds most of all. Not having a water ride there is criminal. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dgyrat Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 congo falls just feels like its in a very out of place spot. the other water rides are at or near rivertown so it being on the other side of the park is just odd layout wise to me. but i also am one of the ones who wouldn't mind seeing it replaced. i like it but everytime i ride it it doesnt hold me down to the seat. i always come out of it by a few inches and i dont like that part one bit. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rlentless Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 I think most would agree that AZ needs an overhaul. Until that happens just leave Congo Falls where it is or we will be looking at an empty spot for the next several years. The next coaster would need to go into The Vortex spot. Right? Then we could expect a new coaster and overhaul of AZ that would include CF, Invertigo, Timberwolf, and The Bat (possibly). 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tr0y Posted May 21 Share Posted May 21 2 hours ago, rlentless said: I think most would agree that AZ needs an overhaul. Until that happens just leave Congo Falls where it is or we will be looking at an empty spot for the next several years. The next coaster would need to go into The Vortex spot. Right? Then we could expect a new coaster and overhaul of AZ that would include CF, Invertigo, Timberwolf, and The Bat (possibly). I agree with AZ needing an overhaul. DC Universe would be a great fit there. Im probably in the minority but I would like a large log flume to take the old Vortex spot. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshua Posted May 22 Share Posted May 22 Worth noting that Congo Falls matched its area's theme when it was originally installed but I see no reason why it wouldn't make sense in Action Zone today. The ride was literally renamed after an action/adventure movie. Re-theme, slap a new name on it, you could probably make it work no matter what the area is called. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkyFoxx Posted May 29 Share Posted May 29 On 5/21/2024 at 8:38 AM, 3dgyrat said: congo falls just feels like its in a very out of place spot. the other water rides are at or near rivertown so it being on the other side of the park is just odd layout wise to me. but i also am one of the ones who wouldn't mind seeing it replaced. i like it but everytime i ride it it doesnt hold me down to the seat. i always come out of it by a few inches and i dont like that part one bit. That's actually what I like about it lol I like the out of my seat feeling on it. Makes it a bit more thrilling in relation to the size of the drop. But I can see how that might make some folks nervous. I keep saying, Make this whole area of the park spooky themed. Already have a Bat and a Banshee. Keep it going! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3dgyrat Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 On 5/29/2024 at 8:26 AM, DJSkyFoxx said: That's actually what I like about it lol I like the out of my seat feeling on it. Makes it a bit more thrilling in relation to the size of the drop. But I can see how that might make some folks nervous. I keep saying, Make this whole area of the park spooky themed. Already have a Bat and a Banshee. Keep it going! it's definitely got its perks, but theres some that like it and some that dont. i just happen to not be a fan of it, but i can see why others would like it. aside from the feeling in my stomach when i come off the seat i like the rest of it. but i agree. should definitely make the area more spooky, maybe a ride graveyard of sorts for the "forgotten" or "abandoned" could bring back designs like screamin demon, king cobra, etc. maybe even something (besides Banshee, maybe a new woodie coaster or something ) as a nod to sob. or could go even farther back and make some sort of spooky train or themed coaster based on an abandoned zoo park where the animals mutated into monsters. idk, i love the more spooky and eerie themed stuff so im biased lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silver2005 Posted May 30 Share Posted May 30 My idea of a Congo Falls replacement would be a Mack water coaster, though, my imagined version would also remove Timberwolf so it could have enough area to do 2 splashes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted June 19 Share Posted June 19 I’m still in the camp of putting another water ride in Rivertown. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kingsislandfan1972 Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 On 6/19/2024 at 10:09 AM, SonofBaconator said: I’m still in the camp of putting another water ride in Rivertown. I agree, it would definitely fit the theming. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJSkyFoxx Posted June 24 Share Posted June 24 I'm sure folks right now are happy Congo Falls is still standing with the heat dome we've been experiencing! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WoodVengeance Posted August 2 Share Posted August 2 Cedar Point is removing their equivalent of Congo Falls for "future expansion". https://x.com/cedarpoint/status/1819389062186246567 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonofBaconator Posted December 9 Share Posted December 9 So I saw this on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts